Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at University of the Southwest prepares students for careers as case managers, psychiatric technicians, career counselors, and rehabilitation specialists. The program focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Program courses include: principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods. Get more details below including other New Mexico colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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University of the Southwest (USW)

6401 Richards Ave, Santa Fe, NM

CSW provides a variety of degree programs for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Hobbs, New Mexico and operated as a private institution. The school's small size in terms of enrollment, around 500 students, allows students to have a more hands on education due to the number of students per class and ease of access to professors.

Students may select from several areas of study, including:

• Education
• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions

The school has an open enrollment policy, admitting any applicants that meet the basic requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, test scores, and letters of recommendations may be required for certain programs.

Tuition is approximately $15,000 for the year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students may check the school's net price calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is approximately $3,900. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements.

CSW has several athletic programs overseen by the NAIA. Athletic programs that are available include:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Track & Field

To see a full list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please take a look at the school's website at usw.edu today.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of the Southwest offers a bachelor's degree program in psychology.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

School Psychologists

Description

Investigate processes of learning and teaching and develop psychological principles and techniques applicable to educational problems.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, school psychologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 19.6% from 2014 to 2024

Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

Description

Apply principles of psychology to human resources, administration, management, sales, and marketing problems. Activities may include policy planning; employee testing and selection, training and development; and organizational development and analysis. May work with management to organize the work setting to improve worker productivity.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, industrial-organizational psychologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 19.1% from 2014 to 2024

Neuropsychologists and Clinical Neuropsychologists

Description

Apply theories and principles of neuropsychology to diagnose and treat disorders of higher cerebral functioning.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, neuropsychologists and clinical neuropsychologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.8% from 2014 to 2024

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).